DavidEastmanCarey
Hello.
I’m Dave, a frontend developer and graphic designer with experience building over 150 websites. I'm a naturally curious person who loves a good challenge and works great with a team. Throughout my career, I’ve had the chance to manage large-scale projects for international companies, teach myself web programming from scratch, and help entrepreneurs bring their brand identities to life. I’m always excited to learn new things, meet new people, and embark on new adventures.
A bit about my journey:
I hail from the East coast, namley Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. While attending Emerson College, in my birth city of Boston, I made some pretty decent films and formed some more than decent friendships. After moving to Los Angeles, I worked for the Scott brothers (Ridley and Tony R.I.P.) for a stint and got to travel to Calgary to work with Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson on a major motion picture. From there, I shifted into commercial production until a happy misunderstanding about my level of computer competency led me into web design.
I launched my own design business, Station 8 Design, which I ran successfully for a decade. Eventually, I transitioned to an in-house role as lead web developer for the gaming company Exploding Kittens. When the pandemic hit, I lost my full-time role, and since then, I’ve been keeping busy creating websites and building custom furniture for folks.
On a personal note:
I’m a proud dad to one son, a lucky husband to one amazing wife, and a humble servant to three fussy cats and one floppy eared dog. Above all, I believe that open, honest communication is the key to solving any problem we face.
Select Works
Experience
- Designed, wrote copy for, developed, and maintained the company's eCommerce website, ensuring seamless user experience and high conversion rates.
- Spearheaded the design, copywriting, and development of multiple websites dedicated to our various games, enhancing online presence and engagement.
- Led the company’s strategic transition from BlackBox eCommerce to Shopify, optimizing operational efficiency and scalability.
- Managed a diverse team of freelance developers and in-house designers, ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of all digital projects.
- Conceptualized and designed packaging and layout for multiple physical games, aligning with brand aesthetics and enhancing product appeal.
- Played a key role in organizing and actively participating in game testing events, gathering valuable feedback from the company’s user base to inform product development.
- Represented the company at major gaming conferences nationwide, such as SXSW and ComicCon, contributing to networking and promotional efforts.
- Established and maintained the company’s Amazon storefront, ensuring product visibility and to maximize sales.
- Conceptualized and produced visually compelling artwork for the company’s website and print materials, ensuring alignment with brand identity and marketing goals.
- Developed the frontend codebase, implementing responsive and user-friendly designs to enhance the overall user experience.
- Crafted engaging and informative copy for both the app and website, effectively communicating the company’s value propositions and driving user engagement.
- Collaborated closely with the CTO to develop, maintain, and enhance the Karma app and website, ensuring robust functionality and optimal performance.
- Organized and conducted comprehensive user testing sessions, gathering actionable insights to inform iterative improvements and enhance product usability.
- Created and maintained the company’s style guide, ensuring consistency in visual and verbal communication across all platforms and materials.
- Oversaw the company’s messaging and branding consistency, reinforcing a cohesive and recognizable brand presence in all communications.
- Collaborated closely with clients to develop and implement comprehensive branding solutions tailored to their business needs, enhancing their market presence and brand recognition.
- Strategically planned and meticulously budgeted website builds from the ground up, ensuring cost-effective solutions that meet client specifications and timelines.
- Conceptualized UX/UI designs, created detailed wireframes, and developed and deployed websites for a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to major corporate entities like Disney and BMW.
- Collaborated closely with the CTO to develop, maintain, and enhance the Karma app and website, ensuring robust functionality and optimal performance.
- Managed client hosting services and domain name registrations, ensuring seamless and reliable online presence and technical support.
- Designed and launched targeted online and social media marketing campaigns, driving engagement and growth for clients through effective digital strategies.